Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 222)

Electric Vehicle News and Reviews

Electric vehicles (EVs) have come a long way in a short time. Barely a decade has passed since the ambitious Silicon Valley startup Tesla Motors introduced the world to an electric car capable of traveling more than 300 miles on a single charge. Since then, Elon Musk and Tesla have convinced many dubious onlookers that electric vehicles are not only here to stay, but that they can become the future of transportation.

Other automakers have joined the EV movement at very different rates. The Nissan Leaf, for example, debuted in 2010 and went on to become the best-selling all-electric vehicle in the world for a time. Competition from the BMW i3 followed, as well as the plug-in hybrid Chevy Volt and its all-electric successor the Chevy Bolt EV, but only the Tesla Model 3 has been able to steal the Leaf's crown. Heading into a new decade, electric vehicles are set to go from strength-to-strength, with new models like the Hyundai Kona Electric and Kia Niro EV competing in the entry-level category and the Audi e-Tron, Porsche Taycan, or Jaguar I-PACE vying with Tesla at the top end of the market.

With entire classes of vehicle still lacking an electric version, such as pick-up trucks and affordable SUVs, there's huge potential for expansion and growth in the EV marketplace. For now, Tesla is still blazing the trail, but legacy manufacturers are lining up to electrify their fleets and promising startups like Rivian and Byton are waiting in the wings with exciting new electric vehicles.

The future is bright for EVs and you can keep up to date with all the latest stories right here on Torque News.

Tesla Stock Price Loses Nearly Two-Thirds of Its Value – How Will Tesla Endure The Pandemic?

By John Goreham on March 18, 2020 - 1:32PM

Tesla’s stock has dropped 62% in one month. How will Tesla hang on if a deep recession is ahead?

So Just Who Did Pay for The Tesla Giga Berlin's Forest Clear-up?

By Andy Granger on March 17, 2020 - 2:28PM

It’s always interesting to find new information that’s hidden in plain sight – and Tesla’s Giga Berlin site in Grünheide revealed an interesting issue. When discussing with Torque News editor Armen Hareyan about the ownership of vehicles engaged in leveling the site, I was suddenly reminded of a photo that appeared a fortnight ago. It’s the kind of sign that you can find outside any building site, listing the client and contractors.

2020 Subaru Outback, 2020 Subaru Forester

When You Will See An All-Electric Subaru Forester And Outback

By Denis Flierl on March 17, 2020 - 9:00AM

Subaru recently announced they will have an all-electric lineup by the mid-2030s. When will customers see an all-electric Forester and Outback?

Why a Model S Owner Is Getting a Tesla Model Y

By Armen Hareyan on March 16, 2020 - 9:32AM

This morning I read an interesting story on Readdit from a Tesla Model S owner who writes why he didn’t buy the Model 3, but is buying the Model Y.

GM's Mary Barra presents Ultrium Electric Car Battery

Batteries Are The Key Factor for Tomorrow’s EVs

By Dean McManis on March 15, 2020 - 1:57AM

GM’s EV Day announced their Ultium EV platform that they are planning to use for their future EVs, and they revealed much of their upcoming battery plans. But Tesla, VW, Ford and others are also quickly scaling up battery production and innovation to meet future growing demands for EVs.

The First Review of The Tesla Model Y From a New Owner

By Armen Hareyan on March 14, 2020 - 3:55PM

This is a review from one of the first Tesla Model Y owners, who reviewed his Model Y from 17 angles and shared it with the Tesla community.

Charge it! More Affordable and Powerful Options Arrive To Charge Electric Cars

By Eric Evarts on March 13, 2020 - 7:07PM

More choices available for electric-car owners that can handle longer range models with bigger batteries.

Searching For The Ideal Buyer For An Electric Ford F-150

By Jimmy Dinsmore on March 10, 2020 - 3:07PM

An all-electric Ford F-150 is coming. Exactly who the targeted buyer is among the unanswered questions that Ford must address before launching.

Tesla Extends Office Hours to Answer Giga Berlin Concerns

By Armen Hareyan on March 9, 2020 - 1:20PM

In order to answer questions from residents about the planned Gigafactory in Grünheide (Giga Berlin), Tesla organized citizen consultation hours twice a week in the Brandenburg town from mid-January. Now Tesla is extending those office hours and dates. Here is why.

There Is an Addition to Drone Rule at Tesla Giga Berlin

By Armen Hareyan on March 9, 2020 - 12:33PM

Tesla Giga Berlin construction site has a new drone flight regulation. A few days ago I reported that the drone flight ban was lifted at the construction site of the Tesla Giga Berlin factory. The police had told my local friend Jurgen that the drone ban was due to a special police operation at the Giga Berlin site. However, today there is a new drone update and change of regulation and I am going to tell you about that.

New Chevy Bolt cost could drop to just $15K

Current-Gen New Chevy Bolts Could Cost Just $15K When The Next Generation Launches

By John Goreham on March 9, 2020 - 10:37AM

The Chevrolet Bolt battery-electric vehicle is currently costing some buyers around $20K. And a new generation is about to begin arriving at dealers.

Tesla Giga Berlin Disputes and What's at Stake for Tesla and Germany

What’s Disputed for Tesla Giga Berlin and What’s Next

By Armen Hareyan on March 7, 2020 - 9:07PM

In this news update about the Tesla Giga Berlin I am going to look at the facts, talk about the risks and opportunities for Tesla in Berlin. Deforestation, water consumption, workers' rights: there are many criticisms of the Tesla factory that is to be built at Grünheide. German RBB24’s Philip Barnstorf has published a nice story with a fact check and an inventory of the risks and opportunities that Tesla’s huge Gigafactory 4 project entails.

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Offers Everything for Outdoorsy Families

By Eric Evarts on March 7, 2020 - 10:17AM

From all-wheel-drive, to SUV space, and an electric drivetrain so you can get there without spoiling the destination, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV offers it all.

Electrified 2022 Ford F-150 Getting Closer To Production Rendering Shows

By Jimmy Dinsmore on March 6, 2020 - 11:00AM

New rendering shows what the electric Ford F-150 might look like as Ford continues their electrification plans for America’s best-selling vehicle.

Brandenburg Environmental Agencies Apoprove Tesla Giga Berlin Factory

Brandenburg Environmental Agencies Are Now Pro Tesla and Approve Giga Berlin

By Armen Hareyan on March 5, 2020 - 7:48PM

The Brandenburg environmental associations approve the construction of the Tesla Gigafactory in Brandenburg and make no fundamental complaint. This is an important development that not many people expected such a green light for Giga Berlin from a group of local environmental agencies. What does this mean for Tesla?

Giga Berlin Drone Restriction Lifted, Cranes Building

By Armen Hareyan on March 5, 2020 - 1:06PM

We just learned that the drone restriction over the Tesla Giga Berlin is lifted. I am going to tell you how we learned about it and what had caused it. Also I will show you how yesterday’s crane is being setup and working today at Tesla Gigafactory 4. It’s good that things at the Giga Berlin are moving forward at phenomenal speed because in Germany new EV registrations are rising sharply, but not with Tesla. The Berlin Gigafactory will make Tesla even more popular among the German and European buyers.

Tesla Giga Berlin 3D model of the factory by Emil Senkel

High School Boy Completes Tesla Giga Berlin 3D Model and Wants to Give it to Musk

By Armen Hareyan on March 5, 2020 - 10:28AM

In this video article, I am going to show you the completion of phase one of the 3D model of the Tesla Giga Berlin. In my previous videos, I have mentioned and thanked the local Tesla enthusiasts from Berlin and Grunheide who send us daily updates from Giga Berlin via Twitter, but Emil Senkel, a high school student from Berlin, did something extraordinary: he built a 3D model of Tesla Giga Berlin and hope to give it to Elon Musk at the groundbreaking of Berlin Gigafactory 4 at the end of this month.

This Is How Much Tesla Paid For Giga Berlin Property

By Armen Hareyan on March 4, 2020 - 10:12PM

The purchase of the property for the planned Tesla automobile factory Giga Berlin is an interesting story. The purchase agreement between Tesla and the state of Brandenburg has already been signed and has been notarized since the end of January 2020. However, Tesla is not yet the owner of the 300 hectare site. How much is Tesla going to pay for the Giga Berlin property?

First crane is brought to Tesla Giga Berlin Gigafactory 4

The 1st Crane at Giga Berlin Arrives with Heavy Equipment

By Armen Hareyan on March 4, 2020 - 6:10PM

Today’s news updates from Tesla Giga Berlin are very interesting. Tesla brought the first crane and is actively wiring the ground preparing for the groundbreaking at the end of this month.

EPA Report Finally Shows Tesla's Dominance In Efficiency - How Did Honda and Toyota Do?

By John Goreham on March 4, 2020 - 12:03PM

A new efficiency report produced by the EPA shows Tesla's dominant lead. Here's what the EPA has to say about Tesla, Honda, and Toyota.

Ford Continues To Bet Big On Electrification

By Jimmy Dinsmore on March 4, 2020 - 9:14AM

Ford announced plans for an all-electric Transit van. This commercial vehicle joins Mustang Mach-E and F-150 as integral vehicles of Ford’s electrification plans.

GM Triples Its EV Charging Locations With Focus On Employee Vehicles - Will Management Be Plugging In?

By John Goreham on March 3, 2020 - 11:01AM

General Motors says it will triple the charger locations it provides to about 3,500. Much of the focus is on its own employee parking.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirms his attendance at Giga Berlin groundbreaking in March.

Elon Musk Says "Definitely" About Giga Berlin Groundbreaking Attendance in March

By Armen Hareyan on March 2, 2020 - 9:58AM

We have breaking news, everyone. Elon Musk just confirmed that he will attend Tesla’s Giga Berlin groundbreaking ceremony, taking place sometime during the second half the March.

Shopping For A Used Toyota Prius - Avoid These Troublesome Years

By John Goreham on March 2, 2020 - 9:16AM

The Toyota Prius can be a great used car buy. However, there are two major problems to avoid. Here are the years to skip.

Tesla Model Y Interior shows the driver side

Rare Video of Tesla Model Y Exterior and Interior

By Armen Hareyan on March 2, 2020 - 7:00AM

We have the fist view of the Tesla Model Y with its interior and exterior. And the Model Y looks like a mix of the Tesla Model 3 and the Model X.

EV Granddaddy Nissan Leaf takes on Tesla, and has some advantages

By Eric Evarts on February 27, 2020 - 4:34PM

The Nissan Leaf Plus has more range than a hypothetical base Tesla Model 3, and better reliability.

Tesla Berlin Gigafactory Plant Rendering

Grunheide Mayor Reveal Approximate Date of Tesla Berlin Gigafactory Groundbreaking

By Armen Hareyan on February 26, 2020 - 9:04PM

In this coverage, I am going to reveal the possible date of Tesla’s Berlin Gigafactory groundbreaking, which is provided by a local mayor in Germany.

This Is When You May See The 2020 Tesla Model Y in Showrooms

By Armen Hareyan on February 26, 2020 - 9:31AM

In this report I am going to share with you what the Tesla enthusiasts and supporters say about the 2020 Model Y being available in showrooms near you. As you may know, yesterday Tesla started sending out notification emails to some early reservation holders of the Model Y that their vehicles will be delivered in March 2020, way ahead of the schedule.

Rivian Automotive Is Going To Take Tesla For A Run

By Alex Belauste on February 25, 2020 - 11:57PM

Rivian Automotive is America’s second streamlined electric car maker. We know Tesla as the powerhouse of this niche industry. Is Rivian a threat?

Subaru’s New All-Electric SUV Is Now Tied To Toyota But It May Be Late To The Party

By Denis Flierl on February 24, 2020 - 9:19AM

Subaru will get new hybrid and electric vehicle technology from Toyota. Are Outback, Forester, Crosstrek, Ascent SUV hybrid and EV models arriving too slow?

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